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Seven Holes In the Shanks Hit

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This past year I have never had so much problems with the iron shanks. Too many rounds I am cruising along and without warning, shank, shank. From then on I am on the edge between shanking and decent contact. Usually, I modify my swing and fight my way back. I happed again yesterday. First, I swung more front arm (left for me) dominant. Helped a little. Then I just did the drill where I bring my feet close together and swing with an easy tempo through the ball. Hit shorter but solid with more control. Funny thing, I was still hitting some good drives the entire time. At the end I am thinking maybe I should keep my feet closer together on all shots. Then again, what the heck happened. I was hitting the ball relatively well.

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Could be a number of reasons. For me, I find that when I start with the laterals it can generally be related to my backswing and taking the club too far to the inside at takeaway. This puts me in a difficult position at the top (or end of the swing on a shorter backswing) causing me to either manipulate my hands on the downswing to correct it or strike the ball with the hosel first and/or with the open clubface. I typically experience this more often with my wedges and short shots than I do with longer, full shots. Next time you find yourself doing this, take a look at the clubhead's position in relation to your hands when the club is about 1/4 to 1/2 swing behind you. If it's behind them, look out!
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